Self-Declaration / Undertaking

What this is

A self-declaration or undertaking - a signed statement of facts or a promise to do or not do something - that an authority, employer, bank, school, society, landlord or counterparty has asked for, drafted so it says what is needed and no more than you should commit to. Our panel advocate drafts and reviews the document and delivers it signed on letterhead; notarisation, if the recipient requires it, is a separate step we explain.

What you get

A self-declaration or undertaking drafted, reviewed and signed by our panel advocate on letterhead, with your particulars, the facts declared or the obligations undertaken, the conditions, duration and consequences stated as narrowly as the recipient's requirement allows, and the signature block with witness or notary where required. Delivered ready for signing, with a note on whether stamp paper or notarisation is needed and on any commitment the advocate recommends you narrow before signing.

How it works

1. 1Tell us who is asking and whyThe recipient, their requirement and any format. Upload their letter or form and your ID.
2. 2Confirm the contentThe facts to declare or the promises to make.
3. 3Answer the advocate's questionsWhether the undertaking exposes you to liability, whether the facts are accurate, and whether a narrower form would satisfy the recipient.
4. 4PayPay the fee.
5. 5Advocate drafts and signsOur panel advocate drafts the document and signs it on letterhead.
6. 6Document is deliveredYou receive the declaration or undertaking for signing, with the note.

What to have ready

• Your ID and address proofAadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID.
• Letter, form or format from the recipient (if you have it)If any.
• Documents the declaration refers to (if you have it)If any.
• Authority letter or resolution (if you have it)If signing for an entity.

What this is based on

• Contract Act 1872 (1872)
• Oaths Act 1969 (1969)
• state Stamp Act
• Notaries Act 1952. (1952)